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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) gets hit with a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 24, 2026

Injury update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits after scary Blue Jays hit

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

May 24, 2026

Dylan Cease injury update after leaving in the fifth inning

Dylan Cease left John Schneider's game early, and this is the last thing the Blue Jays' rotation could afford right now.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss (39) sets to throw a pitch against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning during spring training at TD Ballpark.

May 24, 2026

Blue Jays announce Jake Bloss roster move ahead of Pirates game

Jake Bloss gives John Schneider a real Blue Jays roster move today, with his rehab assignment shifting to Dunedin for a start against Ft.

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Livvy Dunne in attendance during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park.

May 24, 2026

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Livvy Dunne loses it over George Springer home run

George Springer gave John Schneider a third-pitch jolt, then sent Livvy Dunne viral before Paul Skenes could settle in.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 24, 2026

Blue Jays announced stacked lineup for the final game against the Pirates

Yohendrick Piñango is batting cleanup for John Schneider, and that is the loudest change on the Blue Jays' lineup card against the Pirates.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) celebrates with catcher Yainer Diaz (21) after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

May 24, 2026

Blue Jays named as landing spot for Astros star pitcher

Josh Hader is back in the trade conversation, and John Schneider's Blue Jays have a reason to pay attention if Houston keeps fading.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches to the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Rogers Centre.

May 23, 2026

Blue Jays get positive news on Max Scherzer's injury

Max Scherzer took another step Friday, and John Schneider finally has a clearer path for one of the Blue Jays' biggest return plans.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Adam MacKo (64) is greeted by catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after getting taken out of the game in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

May 23, 2026

Adam Macko enters MLB history books with Blue Jays milestone

Adam Macko gave John Schneider a history-making bullpen arm Monday, becoming MLB's first Slovakia-born player.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) throws out Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum (28) at first base during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 23, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto's absence gets explanation from John Schneider

Kazuma Okamoto is out of John Schneider's lineup Saturday, with the Blue Jays giving their rookie third baseman a reset day amid a deep slump.

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Toronto Blue Jays right field Addison Barger (47) breaks a bat while batting against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre.

May 23, 2026

Blue Jays receive disappointing Addison Barger update after latest setback

Addison Barger remains out, and John Schneider said the Blue Jays hitter is a couple days behind in starting baseball work.

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A detailed view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat in the sixth inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

May 23, 2026

Blue Jays acquire former Brewers right handed pitcher

Sam Gardner is back in affiliated baseball, and John Schneider's organization just made one of those small pitching bets that can turn into a real bullpen story.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) reacts in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

May 23, 2026

Shane Bieber set for long-awaited start after injury return

Shane Bieber is finally taking the next step for John Schneider, with the Blue Jays lining him up for his first rehab game Monday in the Florida Complex League.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Yohendrick Pinango (24) gets doused with ice water by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Rogers Centre.

May 23, 2026

Blue Jays change their lineup again for game against the Pirates

Ernie Clement is back in John Schneider's infield plan, and the Blue Jays are tweaking the lineup card again against the Pirates this afternoon.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis (44) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park.

May 23, 2026

Bowden Francis finds unexpected new job with the Blue Jays

Bowden Francis is rehabbing under John Schneider, but the Blue Jays right-hander has already picked up a second job in Dunedin.

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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) is doused with water by teammates after hitting a three run walk off home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Chase

May 23, 2026

Blue Jays and Diamondbacks could look into blockbuster trade

Ketel Marte keeps surfacing around John Schneider's Blue Jays, and this time the fit feels tied straight to Toronto's lineup problem.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Jennings (76) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

May 23, 2026

Veteran Blue Jays pitcher unexpectedly calls it a career

Ryan Jennings is done with and the Blue Jays quietly lost a pitching depth piece in one of the week's strangest transaction lines.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

May 22, 2026

Trey Yesavage enters MLB history with unreal start

Trey Yesavage just gave John Schneider another reason to believe the Blue Jays are riding something much bigger than a hot rookie start.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park at Fenway South.

May 22, 2026

Blue Jays bring back familiar outfielder in latest acquisition

Eloy Jimenez is back with John Schneider's organization, and the Blue Jays just made another low-cost bet on a bat that still has name value.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates hitting a home run against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

May 22, 2026

Blue Jays announce major Alejandro Kirk update ahead of Pirates matchup

Alejandro Kirk is heading back to Toronto this weekend, and John Schneider's club just got a more meaningful injury update than another vague checkpoint.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

May 22, 2026

Nathan Lukes new tattoo in first game back sparks a buzz

Nathan Lukes gave John Schneider a rehab update in Florida, but Blue Jays fans spent Wednesday talking about the tattoo on his left forearm.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

May 22, 2026

George Springer makes honest admission about recent struggles

George Springer gave John Schneider the swing Toronto needed, then followed it with the kind of answer that hits harder in a clubhouse.

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